Tony Award-Winning Broadway Star Joshua Henry to Make Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Debut
Joshua Henry. Photo credit: Paul Morejon.
MILWAUKEE, WI, 7/14/2026 — Fresh off his 2026 Tony Award-winning performance in Ragtime, Broadway powerhouse Joshua Henry will make his debut with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra for a special one-night-only performance on Friday, April 30, 2027, at 7:30 p.m. at the Bradley Symphony Center. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, July 21, at 10:00 a.m. Tickets may be purchased by calling the MSO Box Office at 414-291-7605 or by visiting mso.org.
One of Broadway’s most commanding voices, Henry brings his extraordinary vocal artistry, emotional depth, and magnetic stage presence to Milwaukee for an unforgettable evening celebrating Broadway, soul, jazz, and American song.
The four-time Tony Award nominee earned the 2026 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for his acclaimed portrayal of Coalhouse Walker Jr. in Lincoln Center Theater’s Broadway revival of Ragtime. The performance also earned him the Drama League Distinguished Performance Award, Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical, Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical, and Broadway.com Audience Choice Award for Favorite Leading Actor in a Musical.
Audiences can expect an evening featuring songs associated with Henry’s celebrated career and signature interpretations, with selections expected to include “Feeling Good,” “What’s Going On,” “A Change Is Gonna Come,” “If I Loved You,” and “Wait for It.”
In addition to his acclaimed stage career, Henry released Joshua Henry: Live at Lincoln Center in 2026, an acoustic live album showcasing his celebrated voice through fresh interpretations of Broadway favorites. His screen credits include ABC’s Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration, tick, tick… BOOM!, Apple TV+’s See, and American Renegades.
Henry’s Broadway career includes starring roles in the Grammy Award-winning revival of Into the Woods, Waitress, Carousel, Violet, The Scottsboro Boys, Hamilton, Shuffle Along, In the Heights, American Idiot, The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess, and Bring It On: The Musical.
ABOUT THE MILWAUKEE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is Wisconsin’s largest cultural institution and one of the nation’s leading orchestras. Since its founding in 1959, the MSO has performed approximately 130 concerts annually, including classics, pops, family, education, and community programs throughout the state. The orchestra has premiered works by composers such as John Adams, Philip Glass, J.E. Hernández, Roberto Sierra, Marc Neikrug, Matthias Pintscher, and Dobrinka Tabakova, earning national recognition for artistic innovation. The MSO was also the first American orchestra to offer live recordings on iTunes.
In 2021, the MSO completed the restoration of a historic downtown movie palace, opening the Bradley Symphony Center. The venue has become a vibrant hub for music and community engagement, sparking renewal along West Wisconsin Avenue and serving as a catalyst for cultural activity in Milwaukee.
The MSO’s commitment to education and outreach reaches tens of thousands of students annually. Its nationally recognized Arts in Community Education (ACE) program, now in its 37th year, integrates music across subjects and provides vital opportunities in schools where arts programming may be limited. Along with Youth and Teen concerts, Family Series, and Meet the Music pre-concert talks, these programs provide students and families with meaningful, transformative experiences in music.
Through its artistic excellence, innovative programming, and community engagement, the MSO continues to inspire new audiences, nurture the next generation of musicians, and strengthen Milwaukee’s reputation as a vibrant center for music and the arts.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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